Title: | SAILING |
Notice: | Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference |
Moderator: | UNIFIX::BERENS |
Created: | Wed Jul 01 1992 |
Last Modified: | Mon Jun 02 1997 |
Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
Number of topics: | 2299 |
Total number of notes: | 20724 |
We are installing a new depth sounder on the Crocker Cutter. It appears we have several choices when it comes to transducer shape. There is a flush unit, one that sticks out a little (for lack of a better term) and one that is on a 4" stem. Also the option was given for a transducer that attached to a rib on the interior of the hull. Any opinions for installation on a wooden hull? We would also like to place the transducer in the best position, trying to keep it in the water when heeling. Any suggestions? Thanks for any information. Mark
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1678.1 | Use an Outie! | MILKWY::WAGNER | Wed Mar 13 1991 12:44 | 11 | |
Avoid the interior mount, especially with cored or wood boats, unless you want to do LOTS of machining and epoxying. Flush and mushroom are pretty close; the latter is a pinch more electrically efficient. These 2 are the most popular. Try to deal with a manufacturer with a good repuation and hopefully has a `parts guy' stationed close to you in case the thing croaks. They've gotten better lately, in terms of MTBF, that's the good news. Let us know how it goes! Scott | |||||
1678.2 | Got a bronze low profile model | VAXWRK::WOODBURY | Tue Mar 19 1991 13:04 | 6 | |
Well the choice has been made. A Datamarine Corinthian 400 Depthsounder with a bronze low profile transducer. Thanks for the help, Mark |